Comparison

Evergrove Idle vs Drift & Stack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evergrove Idle

This idle life simulation game lets you restore a forgotten magical farm at your own pace. Plant, harvest, and craft enchanted goods while animal familiars help automate tasks. Uncover lore and build a bond with the land in this cozy fantasy escape.

Highlights
  • Idle farming and crafting
  • Enchanted crop growth
  • Animal familiar automation
  • Mystical building expansion
  • Uncover forgotten lore
  • Soft storytelling
Features
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Evergrove Idle: Grow Magic is an idle, cozy life sim where magic flows through a forgotten farm as you grow a peaceful grove at your own pace. Designed to relax and reward gentle play, Evergrove blends enchanted farming, soft storytelling, and effortless progression into a soothing fantasy escape. As the new caretaker of a long-lost magical grove, you’ll plant shimmering seeds, harvest glowing crops, and craft enchanted goods while your grove continues to thrive—even when you’re away. Ancient magic stirs beneath the soil, and every upgrade helps you grow the land’s power and restore its beauty. With calming music and warm visuals, Evergrove is built for players who love slow, comforting experiences. At its heart, Evergrove is a life sim focused on restoration and connection. Recruit adorable animal familiars to automate tasks, boost production, and help your farm flourish. Expand mystical buildings, unlock satisfying production chains, and uncover forgotten lore hidden throughout the grove. If you enjoy the relaxing loop of a farming sim but want something softer and more story-driven, Evergrove offers a magical twist. But the grove is more than crops and crafting. As you grow its strength, you’ll discover memories tied to the land and a mysterious guardian bound to it. Through quiet story moments and gentle progression, a slow-burn bond begins to form. Fans of stardew-inspired games and tranquil land settings will feel right at home in Evergrove’s world. In the later stages, your idle systems deepen, your farm becomes beautifully automated, and the grove radiates even stronger magic. This evolving life sim continues to reward long-term play, letting you grow effortlessly while maintaining its deeply cozy atmosphere. Whether you check in briefly or linger longer, Evergrove always feels welcoming. Perfect for unwinding, Evergrove combines fantasy farming, heartfelt storytelling, and relaxing progression into one enchanting journey. Restore the farm, embrace the magic, and let your idle adventure grow into something truly special. Reawaken the magic. Reclaim the grove. Download Evergrove Idle: Grow Magic and begin your cozy journey today.

About

Drift & Stack

A competitive stacking game where precise block placement is key to building a towering structure. Customize your avatar, earn in-game currency for cosmetic items, and tackle daily challenges to keep your streak alive.

Highlights
  • Competitive stacking gameplay
  • Avatar customization with unlockable gear
  • Daily challenges and streak tracking
  • Earnable in-game currency (Bricks)
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Global and friend leaderboards
  • Unlockable titles
Features
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Tap. Drop. Stack. Drift & Stack is a calm, satisfying stacking game. Blocks drift across the screen — tap to drop each one onto your tower. Line it up perfectly and it lands whole; miss the edge and the overhang slices away. Keep stacking as high as you can. SEVEN LIVING WORLDS Stack in a misty Zen garden, a golden-hour Ocean bay, a sunlit Forest of pines, a neon Space nebula or under the northern lights of Aurora, or unlock the Dunes desert and the rainy rooftops of City Lights. Every world has its own light, weather and original soundtrack (koto and shakuhachi, bossa nova, woodland folk, half-time synthwave, a celesta waltz, oud and hand drums, lo-fi Rhodes) that builds as your tower grows, and perfect drops chime in tune with the music. THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Chill — slow drift and wider blocks for pure relaxation • Flow — the classic experience • Rush — fast, unpredictable, and the drift can flip direction MORE TO DISCOVER • A daily gift that grows through the week • Three new missions and a daily challenge every day, with bonus Bricks and streaks • Perfect-drop streaks that widen your block • Dress your brick avatar from 90+ hats, colours, skins, faces and glasses • 21 titles to earn and show off • Friends and global leaderboards with friend codes, and markers for the heights to beat • Optional boosts from short videos: a second chance and the Drift Shield MADE WITH CARE • Smooth on every screen, with haptics and reduced-motion options • Play offline; no account or email needed • Fair, family-friendly design: no ads during play, and players under 13 get a version without online features Drift & Stack is free to play and supported by ads between games. Optional purchases: Remove Ads, Rush Mode, the Dunes and City Lights worlds (also unlockable with Bricks) and the Supporter Pack. Bricks are earned by playing and are never sold.

Screenshots

Evergrove Idle4 screens
Drift & Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drift & Stack at 5.0 against Evergrove Idle's 4.6. Evergrove Idle's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Evergrove Idle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Drift & Stack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drift & Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evergrove Idle has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, Drift & Stack every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Evergrove Idle versus Drift & Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvergrove IdleDrift & Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB60 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSeries Entertainment Inc.Sticker Crafted Universe LLC

Customer experience

Evergrove Idle

All ratings1,250 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative25.8%

Drift & Stack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Evergrove Idle

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Subscription$7.991 Month
One-time9
  • Handful of Crystals$1.99
  • Offer Bundle$4.99
  • Pouch of Cystals$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Offer Bundle$6.99
  • Wishing Tree$7.99
  • Offer Bundle$9.99
  • Satchel of Crystals$9.99
  • Chest of Crystals$19.99
  • Offer Bundle$19.99
5 purchases

Drift & Stack

One-time5
  • Rush Mode Unlock$0.99
  • Dunes World$1.99
  • City Lights World$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Supporter Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Evergrove Idle free?
Evergrove Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drift & Stack free?
Drift & Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack?
Drift & Stack is rated higher. Evergrove Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Drift & Stack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack have ads?
Both Evergrove Idle and Drift & Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack?
Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, and Drift & Stack every 6 days. Most recently, Evergrove Idle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drift & Stack on October 31, 2026.

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